Information

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

1.0 - Previous inspection

  • 1.1 - Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  • 1.2 - All previous inspection items corrected?

2.0 - Emergency Action Plan

  • 2.1 - Training records are up to date and employees know responsibilities under plan?

  • 2.2 - EAP reviewed for changes annually and dated?

  • 2.3 - Employee contact info, responsibilities, and facility maps are current?

  • 2.4 - Alarm and/or emergency communication procedures are clearly understood by all employees?

  • 2.5 - Employees know primary and secondary meeting locations?

3.0 - Fire Safety

  • 3.1 - Extinguishers fully charged and mounted in proper locations?

  • 3.2 - Extinguishers current on monthly and annual inspections?

  • 3.3 - Extinguishers mounted at proper height and not obstructed? (Max height 47.25" & minimum base height of 4")

  • 3.4 - Extinguisher signs placed above all extinguishers?

  • 3.6 - Exits are clear of obstructions and marked with "EXIT" signs?

  • 3.8 - Exit doors are unlocked when building is occupied?

4.0 - General Building Safety

  • 4.1 - Floor surfaces are even and uncluttered?

  • 4.2 - Entry and walkways are kept unblocked / clear?

  • 4.3 - Stairs and risers are kept clear & in safe condition?

  • 4.4 - Handrails are in good condition & installed where required?

  • 4.5 - No trip or slip hazards and non-slip floor coverings in good condition?

5.0 - Shops

  • 5.1 - Clear of rubbish / clutter?

  • 5.2 - Floors free of oils spills or other slip hazards?

  • 5.3 - Tools not in use kept in place?

  • 5.4 - No damaged hand or power tools in use and all tool have proper guards?

  • 5.5 - Proper PPE and emergency equipment available for work to be performed (eye wash, eye protection, hearing protection, welding protection, hand protection, etc.)

  • 5.6 - All fans and heaters are commercial grade and meet standards?

  • 5.7 - Battery charging stations have flushing water near by?

  • 5.8 - Blower guns are OSHA compliant < 30 psi with chip guards?

  • 5.9 - All floor jacks and hoists are inspected & properly marked with lifting capacity? (handyman style of jacks shall not be used)

6.0 - Flammables

  • 6.1 - Oily rags and combustible refuse placed in covered metal containers?

  • 6.2 - Fuels stored in OSHA approved containers?

  • 6.3 - Flammables not stored in entries, exits, stairs, or other egress routes?

  • 6.4 - Flammables not stored in amounts over 25 gals. unless in a Flammables cabinet? (60 gallons max of flammable fuels in a Flammables cabinet)

  • 6.5 - Aerosols are stored in cabinets when not in use? (fire cabinets are required when total flammables in shop exceed 25 gallons)

  • 6.6 - All Flammables including aerosols kept away from spark or flame producing tools?

  • 6.7 - Oxygen cylinders are stored greater that 20 feet from acetylene or other fuel gas cylinders or combustibles unless in a rack attached to welding of cutting tools?

  • 6.8 - All stored cylinders are capped and secured to prevent falling or damage?

  • 6.9 - Propane grills bottles are not stored indoors? (Gas grills stored indoors must have grill bottles removed)

7.0 - Lockout Tagout Program

  • 7.1 - Employee training is documented and all authorized employees are knowledgable of responsibilities under program?

  • 7.2 - Written LOTO program is complete?

  • 7.3 - Annual review of LOTO program is complete?

  • 7.4 - All locks/tags identify authorized employees?

  • 7.5 - Required LOTO equipment is available?

  • 7.6 - All LOTO markings in place on equipment and energy isolation points?

8.0 - Warehouse / Storage Areas

  • 8.1 - Storage racks are secured and in good condition?

  • 8.2 - Warehouse areas are organized and free of clutter?

  • 8.3 - Overhead storage areas marked with max load ratings?

  • 8.4 - Storage racks and storage areas are not unsafely loaded or stacked?

  • 8.5 - Chemical containers are free of leaks and stored in approved areas?

9.0 - Machines and equipment

  • 9.1 - Machines are properly guarded? (Including pulleys, chain and sprockets, rotating shafts, PTO shafts, drags, etc.)

  • 9.2 - All equipment is in safe operating condition?

10.0 - Electrical Safety

  • 10.1 - Wiring and conduits are free of damage?

  • 10.2 - Electric panels are secured shut?

  • 10.3 - Box covers are in place and no open holes in electrical boxes?

  • 10.4 - Electrical panels are not blocked & no combustibles stored within 3 feet?

  • 10.5 - No broken plugs, sockets or switches?

  • 10.6 - Power cords and leads in safe condition? (No cuts, twists, burns, exposed wires, or missing ground prongs, or other defects?)

  • 10.7 - No extension cords run for permanent applications?

  • 10.8 - No power cords run through door ways, walls, windows, walkways, or fastened to walls or fixtures?

  • 10.9 - All electrical breakers are properly marked?

  • 10.10 - GFCI protection for electrical devices used in potentially wet areas?

11.0 - Chemical Safety HAZ-COM Program

  • 11.1 - Workers trained on haz-com policy? (reading msds, reading labels, how to obtain msds)

  • 11.2 - Workers trained initially and then annually on the categories of hazardous materials the come into contact with?

  • 11.3 - List of hazardous substances complete and available?

  • 11.4 - Material Safety Data Sheets are readily available?

  • 11.5 - All chemical containers are properly labeled?

  • 11.6 - Facility adequately marked with Info-trac msds contact signs?

  • 11.7 - Agronomy facilities have CDMS website readily available on computer for accessing AG chemical MSDS and label information?

  • 11.8 - Proper signage for hazmat storage areas? (NFPA placards, NO SMOKING, Emergency contact numbers, PPE signs, and Authorized Persons Only).

12.0 - Ladders

  • 12.1 - Are all ladders Industrial strength? (Non Household rated, check label.)

  • 12.2 - Are ladders in good condition?

  • 12.3 - Used according to instructions?

  • 12.4 - For extension ladders are ropes, pulleys and treads in a good state of repair?

  • 12.5 - No objects such as pallets, buckets, chairs, or homemade ladders are used as portable ladders or scaffolds?

13.0 - Elevated working and walking surfaces

  • 13.1 - OSHA compliant railings where required? (Standard railing required at 4 feet)

  • 13.2 - Gates or chains at open edges?

  • 13.3 - Toe kicks where required?

  • 13.4 - Workers do not access unguarded areas without fall protection?

  • 12.6 - Fixed ladders safe & compliant with OSHA standards?

  • 12.7 - Catwalks and platforms in safe condition?

12.0 - First Aid Facilities / Emergency Equipment

  • 12.1 - Unblocked access to emergency equipment such as eye wash and first aid?

  • 12.2 - At least monthly inspections of all first aid and emergency equipment?

  • 12.3 - Are first aid cabinets and contents clean and orderly?

  • 12.4 - No first aid contents past their expiry date?

  • 12.5 - Signs & labels for First aid Cabinets, AEDs, emergency showers, and eye wash stations?

  • 12.6 - Employees aware of location of first aid and emergency equipment?

  • 12.7 - Any on site employees trained to perform basic first aid and CPR?

  • 12.8 - Are emergency numbers displayed?

14.0 - Forklifts

  • 14.1 - All operators are current on forklift certifications?

  • 14.2 - Forklift lifting capacity plates legible?

  • 14.3 - Daily inspections documented?

  • 14.4 - Seatbelt used when operated?

  • 14.6 - No unauthorized attachments or alterations? (such as a towing ball on forks or hole cut in forks.)

  • 14.5 - Forklifts are in safe operating condition?

  • 14.7 - Proper lifting basket is available and used if elevating workers?

  • 14.8 - Hazards in forklift traffic areas such as curbs are clearly marked?

15.0 - Fall Protection Equipment

  • 15.1 - Proper equipment on site?

  • 15.2 - Employees trained to use equipment and training documented?

  • 15.3 - Equipment inspected and documented?

  • 15.4 - No unsafe equipment in use?

16.0 - Grain Facility Safety Programs

  • 16.1 - Employees trained initially and annually on grain facility hazards and safety programs? (Training must be documented)

  • 16.2 - Employees trained on bin entry permit procedures and understand them?

  • 16.3 - Gas meters calibrated and documented?

  • 16.4 - Employees can demonstrate use of gas meter and recognize dangerous atmospheres?

  • 16.5 - House keeping program is compliant?

  • 9.3 - Inspection and maintenance program is compliant?

  • 16.6 - Employees trained on hot work procedures and use of hot work permits?

  • 16.7 - Basic bin rescue equipment and training is in place? (Minimum is 2 prusiks, 2 carabiners, cable come-along, anchor strap, and materials or plywood pieces for use as a coffer dam)

  • 16.8 - Adequate lifeline and harness equipment for safe bin entry?

  • 16.9 - All permit spaces are properly marked?

17.0 - Anhydrous ammonia safety

  • 17.1 - Employees trained in safe handling of NH3?

  • 17.2 - Load out facility compliant with NFPA standards?

  • 17.3 - Emergency water on site?

  • 17.4 - Proper PPE available and used when making and breaking NH3 connections?

  • 17.5 - Inspection and maintenance records for bulk plants and nurse tanks?

17.0 - OTHER Safety or compliance concerns

  • 17.1 - All other safety or compliance concerns are adequately addressed at location?

18.0 - ALL IN SAFETY

  • 18.1 - Holds location safety meeting at least monthly?

  • 18.2 - Representative attends each company safety committee meeting?

  • 18.3 - Location has implemented near miss reporting program?

  • 18.4 - No lost time injuries since January 1?

  • 18.5 - No vehicle or machine crashes since January 1?

  • 18.6 - No safety incident or observation reports since January 1?

  • 18.7 - No DOT inspections with driver or vehicle violations since January 1?

  • 18.8 - Location managers ensures safety and compliance by all employees?

Sign Off

  • On site representative

  • Auditor's signature

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